The Hand and Shears

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The bar

A proper City drinking pub

Four cask beers have been spotted on the bar, including Timothy Taylor’s Landlord and Bass, alongside a house beer from Portobello Brewery, Camden Lager, seasonal beers and ciders. The pub has several ground-floor areas, upstairs seating and a small standing space outside.

The kitchen

Pies, burgers and bar snacks

Food leans into classic pub fare, with burgers and pies among the options. The pub also serves award-winning pork pies and welcomes street food vendors, making it easy to pair something substantial with a well-kept pint.

Come for

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   Four cask beers, including Timothy Taylor’s Landlord and Bass, alongside Portobello house beer and Camden Lager.

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   Award-winning pork pies, burgers, pies and bar snacks, with street food vendors adding something different to the menu.

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   The upstairs function room has a 55-inch TV and is available for private hire and bookings.

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   A Grade I listed pub beside Smithfield Market, near Barbican, with dark wood panelling and small outdoor standing space.